To provide support for a pupil with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHC plan). The LSA will ensure the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make good progress.

To enable them to engage in teaching and learning activities that matches the needs their individual needs and stage of development.

To assist the class teacher and other staff in carrying out an appropriate programme of work to meet the needs of the child enabling them to reach their full potential.

To encourage and support the learning process of the child both one to one and within a group.

To assist in the monitoring of the child’s performance and to report progress.

To provide feedback to enhance the child’s self-esteem and to encourage acceptable behaviour.

Principle Accountabilities:

SUPPORTING THE PUPIL

To provide learning support for the pupil in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.

Assist with the development and implementation of specific individualised timetables and support programmes

To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the Inclusion Manager, so that their needs can be met to the highest possible standard. Remain vigilant, sensitive and responsive at all times so that the pupil can gain confidence, and progress and problems can be observed, reported and acted upon.

To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide materials/resources as required to support the learning e.g. visual prompts/work stations, games, worksheets etc.

To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Inclusion Manager, educational Psychologist or other outside agencies

To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities.

To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside.

To support the pupil in the playground, being mindful of his/her health and safety in relation to his/her condition/needs, and encouraging safe interactive play.

Motivate and encourage the pupil to have a go at activities they may be unsure of.

Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.

Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.

To attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.

Provide support and facilitate interaction with peers in the classroom and around school.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHER and SENCO

Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

To work as part of the team to ensure that the well being and personal development of the pupil enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.

Assist and support the teacher in the delivery of lessons, including preparation of appropriate resources

Contribute towards recording pupil progress, and towards reports.

To mark pupils’ work under the direction of the teacher

To attend planning meetings with the Inclusion Manager and class teacher to develop learning programmes and to assist in the delivery of the individual learning programmes on a daily basis to promote learning ,behaviour and communication skills.

To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, Inclusion Manager and relevant outside agencies about the pupil’s difficulties and progress.

To contribute to the pupil’s annual review by writing a brief report and attending the meeting.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Work with multi-disciplinary teams including therapists, psychologists, visiting professionals and parents and implement agreed programmes to support achievement and progress of pupil

Maintain vigilance and monitoring of suitability/safety of equipment. report issues affecting pupil’s comfort/safety to relevant professional

To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupil’s needs but have regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Board and the school’s safeguarding policy whilst also

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to; health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Attend and participate in regular meetings

To foster links between home and school.

To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the child and as required.

To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the Statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs.

To carry out duties as directed by the Inclusion Manager or Head Teacher,

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Undertake planned supervision of pupil out of school hours learning activities

Supervise pupil on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

General Statements

Required to carry out all reasonable duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Councils’ policies and procedures and standing orders.

Enactment of Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as appropriate

All employees are required to declare any conflict of interest that may arise before or during their employment.

Any outside activities, either paid or unpaid, must not in the view of the School conflict with or react detrimentally to the Authority’s interest, or in any way weaken public confidence in the conduct of the School’s business.

Undergo and meet school conditions for a satisfactory enhanced CRB check.

Must comply with all equality legislation, policies and procedures; actively promote ways of eradicating and challenging racism, prejudice and discrimination through the School’s policies and procedures.

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Southwark Safeguarding Children Board.

Ensuring work is line with the School's Green Commitment Policy goals.

Being aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection act for the security, accuracy and relevance of information held and maintained.

Treating all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence

To demonstrate a commitment to good customer care.

Any other duties of an appropriate level and nature will also be required.

To contribute as an effective and collaborative member of the School Team

Participating in training to be able to demonstrate competence.

Participating in first aid training as required.

Participating in the ongoing development, implementation and monitoring of the service plans.

Contributing in meetings and being a supportive member of the school team.

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